Buffalo Wyoming City Council Meeting Minutes 01/19/10
Jan 26, 2010
Recorder: Julie Silbernagel

CITY OF BUFFALO
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 19, 2010
The Buffalo City Council met in Regular Session in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Present were Councilwoman Reid, Councilman Dyess, Mayor Hancock, Councilman Humphrey and Councilman Hepp. Mayor Hancock called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the January 5, 2009 Regular Council Meeting minutes with a second from Councilman Hepp. Mayor Hancock and Council members Reid, Dyess and Hepp voted aye. Councilman Humphrey abstained.

Christy Kessler, Mountain Plains Heritage Park Joint Powers Board, presented a brochure to Council and thanked them for their past support. Kessler advised of recent accomplishments on the trail system within the park and of partnering efforts with the Buffalo Trails Board, Chamber of Commerce and the Volksmarch group. Kessler also announced a board vacancy.

Paul Wright and Steve Nuckolls, Buffalo Tree Board, updated Council on recent board activity and addressed Council questions.

Bob Snowden, Optional One Percent Sales Tax Committee, explained to Council the tasks of the committee and the timeline of upcoming events. Snowden reminded Council of the upcoming workshop January 20th @ 3 p.m.

Councilman Bruce Hepp updated Council on recent Criminal Justice Center Joint Powers Board activity and gave a progress report on the new building project. Mayor Hancock thanked the board representatives and all board volunteers for their time and efforts.

A Public Hearing for the HIB Addition Annexation was held. City Planner, Brian Grubb, advised Council the hearing was for the proposed annexation ordinance and the proposed zoning for the property. There being no public comment Mayor Hancock closed the public hearing.

A letter request from Les Hook, Public Works Director, and Scott Vassen, Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator, regarding septic tank hauler rate increases was presented to Council. Hook explained the recent sewer rate increase ordinance did not address the septic tank haulers and that action needed to be taken to address these users. City Attorney Kirven advised Council to adjust the rate in resolution form.

A utility easement for the courthouse lot was presented for Council approval. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve the easement to Pacificorp with a second from Councilman Dyess. All Council members and the Mayor voted aye.

Ordinance #1339 was presented for first reading. Councilwoman Reid recused herself and left the Council chambers. Councilman Hepp made a motion to introduce Ordinance #1339 – An Ordinance Providing for the Annexation of the “HIB Addition” to the Town of the City of Buffalo, Wyoming on first reading. Councilman Humphrey seconded the motion with Council members Dyess, Humphrey and Hepp and Mayor Hancock voting aye. Councilwoman Reid was not present. City Planner Grubb recommended Council approval on first reading. Councilman Hepp made a motion to approve Ordinance #1339 on first reading with a second from Councilman Humphrey. Council members Dyess, Humphrey and Hepp voted aye along with Mayor Hancock. Councilwoman Reid was not present.

Mayor Hancock presented a resignation letter from Lois Yoakum from the Buffalo-Johnson Recycling Center Joint Powers Board. Councilman Hepp made a motion to accept the resignation with a second from Councilman Humphrey. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.
Mayor Hancock presented the following board appointments for Council approval:
Animal Control Board – Patty Reid, two year term
Animal Control Board – Skip Hancock, two year term
Animal Control Board – Olin Turner, two year term
Charitable Foundation – Skip Hancock
Buffalo Trails Board – Lois Petersen, four year term
Buffalo Trails Board – Dave Palmerlee, four year term
Housing Authority – Dean Bjerke, five year term
Pool Board – Heather Eklund, two year term
Pool Board – Marcie Leis, two year term
Mountain Plains Heritage Park JPB – Christy Kessler, two year term
Councilman Dyess made a motion to approve the board appointments with a second from Councilman Hepp. The Mayor and all Council members voted aye.

Brian Grubb, City Planner, updated Council on recent activity in the planning department. Grubb called on Councilman Hepp to give a status update on the 2010 Census. Tom Hulick, Building Inspector, answered Council questions.

Les Hook, Public Works Director, updated Council on monitoring requirements at the old landfill and also advised of a recent water main break. Kenn Durfee, Public Works Foreman, presented his monthly report and discussed his current project list. Brook Stromer, States West Water Resources Co., presented a status update on the Waste Water Treatment project. Stromer advised of the projected completion date and the contract price. Stromer then addressed Council questions regarding change orders.

Michael Chapman, Police Chief, advised Council the Police Department Rules and Regulations were available for review and requested Council feedback. Chapman also advised the public not to leave keys in their vehicles in light of recent thefts.

City Attorney Kirven updated Council on the status of the Betz property acquisition and brief them on correspondence regarding abandoning rights to an old pipeline. Kirven also presented a draft letter regarding coordinating efforts on auditing joint powers boards. In closing, Kirven discussed purchasing options for a new computer for the City Attorney’s office.

Allen Gavillet advised Council that his child had been struck by a car while crossing the street after school. Gavillet requested additional crosswalks be placed in the City of Buffalo and gave a list of recommended locations. Councilman Hepp recommended the list of recommendations be given to the Police Department, Public Works Department, the Planning Department and the City Attorney. Council members thanked Gavillet for his suggestions and advised they would strive to make the streets safe.

Tom Pierson requested clarification on the noise ordinance and advised Council of a dispute between him and his neighbor.

Councilman Hepp made a motion to excuse the absence of Councilman Humphrey at the January 5, 2010 regular Council meeting. Councilman Dyess seconded the motion with Council members Reid, Dyess and Hepp and the Mayor voting aye. Councilman Humphrey abstained.

Councilman Humphrey asked Mayor Hancock for clarification on the Fire Board and the members.

Mayor Hancock announced the work session with the Buffalo Development Association on January 19th @ 6 p.m. at City Hall. The 1% Work Session on January 20th @ 4 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Office was also announced. The Mayor announced the Northeast Wyoming Municipal Leaders Group Meeting on Saturday, January 23rd @ 8:30 a.m. in Dayton and the Department Head Meeting January 26th @ 9 a.m. at City Hall. Hancock reminded Council of the WAM Winter Convention February 17-19 in Cheyenne.

The following bills were audited and approved for payment: Ace Hardware, supply – 384.02; Alltel, supply – 1,064.21; American Linen, supply – 827.95; Baum Hydraulics Company, supply – 82.31; Bert’s Computer Services, supply – 80.00; Big Horn Travel Plaza, supply – 654.97; Big Horn Veterinary, supply – 33.60; Big Horn Mtn. Radio Network, supply – 195.00; Buckingham Lumber, supply – 102.24; Buffalo Bulletin, supply – 2,514.00; Buffalo Children’s Center, agreement – 1,399.99; Bloedorn Lumber, supply – 72.32; CHS, Inc. By-Products, supply – 18,053.23; Capital Business Systems, agreement – 68.09; City Electric, supply – 193.74; Chesbro Electric, supply – 1,013.26; Clear Creek Printers, supply – 101.48; Collins Communication, agreement – 180.00; Culligan of Sheridan, supply – 147.50; DJ’s Thriftway, supply – 78.99; Ed’s Body Shop, supply – 437.12; Energy Equipment & Supply – 2,624.29; Energy Laboratories, supply – 1,510.00; Experts Towing & Recovery, supply – 100.00; Farmers Bank, contract – 96,410.00; Fastenal, supply – 16.87; Fiberpipe, supply – 67.35; FSH Communications, supply – 70.00; Hach Company, supply – 370.55; Hawkins, Inc., supply – 302.06; Hydro Construction Co., Inc., contract – 867,690.04; Industrial Systems, Inc., supply – 455.41; Inter-Mtn Labs, supply – 95.00; James B. Hepp, Inc., supply – 440.00; Jack’s Truck & Equipment, supply – 2,502.08; Johnson County YMCA, agreement – 9,104.21; Joint Powers Fuel Facility, supply – 3,096.91; Joy Appliance & Video, supply – 302.37; Kirven & Kirven, supply – 400.00; Kois Bros Equip Co, supply – 1,165.66; Lab Safety Supply Inc., supply – 366.65; Lawson Products Inc., supply – 227.09; Leader’s Edge Consulting, supply – 341.43; Metron-Farnier, LLC, supply – 794.96; Michelena Automotive, supply – 1,733.04; The Mini, supply – 92.50; Montana Dakota Utilities, supply – 7,871.80; Motorola, supply – 16,300.08; Mountain Auto, supply – 922.36; Mr. R’s Towing, supply – 90.00; NCPERS Group Life Ins., insurance – 192.00; Nebraska Child Support, agreement – 145.00; Northwest Pipe Fittings, supply – 180.00; The Office, supply – 1,614.67; The Oil Barn, supply – 151.25; Orkin, supply – 132.44; Rocky Mountain Power, supply – 19,300.71; Page One, supply – 122.21; Pamida, supply – 39.48; Pitney Bowes, supply – 402.00; Postage By Phone, supply – 800.00; Q Business Source, supply – 103.04; Qwest Communications, supply – 2,120.37; Reimann Oil Company, supply – 193.52; Rocky Mtn Fresh Food Ctr, supply – 95.20; Ron’s Plumbing, supply – 35.00; Safety-West Inc., supply – 89.93; Sheridan Computer, Inc., supply – 879.95; Servall Uniform & Linen, supply – 883.08; Sheridan Winnelson, supply – 95.23; Squeeky Kleen Car Wash, supply – 119.25; Team Chemical, supply – 2,417.50; Titan Machinery, supply – 259.73; Turbo & Diesel Service, supply – 76.47; Visionary Communications, supply – 176.75; WCS Telecom, supply – 184.63; Wingfoot, supply – 665.67; WY Child Support Enforcement, agreement – 425.00; WY Dept of Revenue, sales tax – 121.43; WY Dept of Transportation, contract – 47.56; Wyoming-Montana Safety Council, supply – 630.00; WY Water Quality & PCA, supply – 180.00; WY Workers’ Compensation, supply – 5,921.97; Xerox Corporation, supply – 172.56.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m.




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